In Numbers: England MU21s v France

England men’s under-21s face France in a friendly at Ashton Gate on Monday 16 November (kick-off 7.30pm GMT).

This is the second game of the November international window for Lee Carsley’s side, following a 1-0 defeat to Portugal.

The Young Lions are preparing for next summer’s UEFA U21 EURO Championships, having sealed their qualification last month and will head to the tournament in Albania and Serbia aiming to lift the trophy for a third successive time.

Monday’s meeting with France is available to watch live on the official England app and, ahead of the game, here are the key statistics to be aware of.

- England have won three of their six home matches against France (D2 L1), including a 4-0 win against them in their most recent home game in March 2023.

- In all competitions, England have lost six of their previous eight meetings with France (W2), suffering a 5-3 defeat most recently in March 2025, with Hugo Ekitike netting a hat-trick.

- England have lost each of their last two games against Republic of Ireland (3-1) and Portugal (1-0); they haven’t lost three in a row since June 2019.

- Despite coming on in the 61st minute, Mikey Moore had more shots (3) and touches in the opposition’s box (6) than any other England player against Portugal – in the Bundesliga this season only three players have completed more take-ons than his 19.

- No player created more chances for England against Portugal last time out than Trey Nyoni (2), while he’s eighth in the Premier League this season for progressive passes per 90 (4.8 – min. 180 mins).